Combined insole and heel-protector



(No MOde1.)

W. T. SGHENOK.

OOMEINED INSOLE AND HEEL PEOTEOTOE.

PatetOd Jan. 24,1882.

IINTTED; STATES PATENT Trice.. I

WILLIAM T. SCHENCK, OF MARCA, ILLINOIS.

COMBINED INSOLE AND HEEL-PROTOECTOR.

SPECIFICATIONVforming part of Letters Patent No. 252,626, dated January 24, 1882.

Application tiled October 17, 1881.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, WILLIAM T. SCHENCK, a citizen of the United States, residing at Maroa, in the county ot' Macon and State of llli nois, have invented a new and useful Improvement' in a Combined Insole and Heel-Protector for Boots and Shoes, of which the following is a specitcatiou.

Myinvention relates to a new and useful improvement in a combined insole and heel-protector for boots and shoes; and it consists of an insole cut from thin smooth leather and having au extended heel-piece wbich,when formed over a lastin the manner described, serves as a protection to the heel of the stocking and prevents wearing out. The insole and heelprotector thus formed maybe inserted in or removed from the boot at will.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a centralvertical longitudinal section ofa boot, showing the insole and heel-protector asapplied. Fig. 2 is a plan ofthe saine as it appears before being formed. Fig. 3 is a side elevaion of the insole and heel-protector. Fig. 4 is a bottom View ot the heel ofthe insole, showing the position ofthe flaps when formed and t'astened to the sole. l

A represents the sole, and a its lateral extension. Said extension is partially severed from the heel by a slit out the circle ofthe heel one-third of its width orf each side, as shown at b b, Fig. 2, thus leaving one-third ot' it in the center attached to the insole proper. The article thus cut in a tlat blank the form shown,

the blank is prepared for forming in lthe usual manner, then placed on a last and given the proper form to iitthe boot. Thetlaps ec, formed by the cuts b b, overlap the insole, asshownin Fig. 4, and are preferably cemented thereto,

or may be attached iu any other way desired.

(No model.)

Then applied to the boot in the manner shown it is obvious that the lateral extension or heel-protector may be secured to the hind quarter of the boot leg or counter with rivets. or screws, if desired; but this is not absolutely necessary, as it willlpert'orm all the funetions required of it by simply inserting into the boot or shoe,as the soleextends the entire lengthot` the boot inside, and the lateral projection a, being a part of the insole, is retained 5o in position by the foot and protects the heel, as does also the insole protect the foot of the stockiu g fromwear.

It is obvious thatmy invention as described and shown is especially adapted for use in rubber boots.

I am aware that boots7 insoles ot' meta-l have been provided with a metal counter-stift'ener riveted or secured thereto, and that cork soles have been provided with a counter of leather, 6o said devices being made ot' distinct pieces united at the angle or bend. They dii'er from vmine in simplicity and adaptation to the form of a last or to the wearer-s heels.

Having thus described my invention,whatl claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

Acombinediusoleandheel-protectorforboots and shoes, formed of a single piece of leather having one end cut in the form of a sole, A, 7o

and the other end in the form of a counter or extensioina, with curved slits b between them, and Haps c, adapted to be secured to the insole, substantially as and for the purpose described.

WILLIAM T. SOHENOK. 

